Vehicle Description
You already know what this is. You know what it can do. You know
there's no place it can't go. And it's still the biggest, baddest
piece of off-road kit you'll ever own. In short, this 2003 AM
General Hummer H1 is the ultimate 4x4 and it's likely to stay that
way, and with only 25,588 actual miles on the clock it's one of the
lowest-mileage examples we've seen on the market in years. Zombie
apocalypse ready on the outside, supreme comfort on the inside,
this H1 is very special.
You've admired trucks like this in the past, but few are built to
this level. There are reconstructed military cast-offs and plenty
of domesticated civilian versions of the Hummer on the market, but
this gorgeous monster takes everything great about the H1 and turns
it up to 11. First, there's the white paint job, which in and of
itself isn't especially exciting, but when it's on a vehicle this
size and accented with a lot of black hardware, well, the look is
spectacular. It's the 'wagon' version of the H1, which is still the
one to own, because it's both practical and stylish, and this one
shows few signs of having ever been off-roading. Instead, it's
probably a lived an easy life as a show-off piece that's never had
to tackle anything this side of a gravel driveway, and thanks to
those incredibly low miles (seriously, only 25K miles on a
non-military Hummer H1 is incredibly low), it shines up way better
than most of its kind. Sure, there are a few signs of use and age
here and there, but the Hummer wears these minor imperfections like
a Marine wears his scars - with great pride and a head held up
high. The overall look is very clean, with a strong driver quality
not usually found on H1s of this vintage, and the curb appeal is
unmatched by anything on the road. Upgrades include full 360-degree
LED lighting, including the light bars on the roof and front
grille, a Gobi roof rack that's pure hardcore, a brush guard up
front that protects the entire hoof, a heavy-duty winch up front,
and the usual tow hooks, industrial hinges and latches, and other
butch bits that make these trucks so darn intimidating. There's
just nothing more hardcore than it on the road, and even though the
H1 has been 'civilized' for the modern road, it's still a bruiser
that can move a mountain on command.
If you've been in the service, you probably won't recognize the
luxurious accommodations inside this H1. Stylish and comfortable
leather black buckets with white piping are a big upgrade front and
rear, and a matching bench in between the buckets out back mean
it's a 6-seater with room to spare. The wide center console is
actually where the engine and drivetrain live, up high and out of
harm's way, but it's been well insulated and glamourized with cup
holders and storage cubbies, and the upgraded 6.5 liter diesel V8
has a more muted sound, not a deafening roar. Full gauges, an
industrial set of switches that span the dash, a beefy 3-spoke
steering wheel, powerful A/C, and even a Pioneer multimedia stereo
with a back-up camera are all part of the civilian package, so
driving this sucker is no hardship as long as you can afford to
feed it (let's just say this H1 is no fan of Brandon). The levers
and knobs control the various drivetrain modes, lights, and power
windows/locks, there's a couple of 12-volt power outlets for
accessories, and this sucker even has cruise control and an
anti-theft system on board. The door panels are neatly tailored at
the flanks, as are the floor covering and headliner, and levers for
the automatic transmission, transfer case, and e-brake are all just
a short reach away for the driver. It feels like you're behind the
wheel of a tank at first, but once you settle into the cockpit it's
obvious this H1 is much more luxurious than that. The cargo space
out back is massive, as you'd expect, with plush carpets on the
floors and a JL-Audio subwoofer adding some boom to the stereo
system.
Early versions of the H1 had wheezing, low-performance diesel
engines that were reliable but slow. This one sports a
factory-upgraded 6.5 liter GM turbo diesel V8 from a late-model
pickup, and the difference is quite noticeable. No, it's still not
a drag racer, but it cruises through traffic without effort and the
smoothness is a notable improvement. And with only 25K miles on the
clock, this turbo diesel is barely broken in and ready to dominate
until the next Ice Age, with a gigantic, forward-sloping radiator
keeping the whole show nice and cool. The engine bay is 100% stock
and very clean, with signs of maintenance here and there, and
absolutely zero signs of off-roading or playing in the puddles. The
undercarriage is typical Hummer, with the independent suspension,
offset-drive hubs, inboard brakes and portal gears, and tucked-away
driveline components (hence the hump inside the cabin) that offer
incredible ground clearance, and a beefy exhaust system tucked up
into the chassis where it'll be safe. The undercarriage has been
further protected with round-bar, roll-cage styling bracing that
means this truck can hit any terrain with confidence, and with
power steering and power 4-wheel disc brakes it's a wonderful rig
to driver and handle on modern roads. Shiny alloy wheels with
'Central Tire Inflation System' center caps look awesome, and
they're wrapped with beefy, go-anywhere 37x12.5x17 off-road tires
that can help it ford over 30-inches of water and climb a 22-inch
step with ease.
Documented with its original manuals, this is a Hummer H1 done the
way they should have been from the start. Only Arnold has one
that's better, but I bet it has more miles. Call today!
